The Latest Breaking News from Broadway

Oprah Winfrey says of planned movie musical, 'This ain't your mama's "Color Purple"'

Oprah Winfrey is bringing her life-changing experiences from "The Color Purple" to a new generation.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 4, 2022

MJ the Musical review – mesmerizing parade of hits doesn’t look in the mirror

The new Broadway jukebox musical on the life and pop catalog of Michael Jackson is a romp that only glances at the elephant in the room

The Guardian - US · Feb 4, 2022

Michael Jackson Broadway musical is some thriller, lots bad

It’s all very weird, a sloppy yet very calculated piece of image branding.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 2, 2022

Anaïs Mitchell: Anaïs Mitchell review – walking out of Hades

After her Broadway success with Hadestown, the indie folk artist returns with a set of lowkey but polished melodic gems, boasting sharp lyrics and striking emotional gear-changes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022

Could Outlander episode title hint lead to the appearance of a famous US historical figure?

Fans are speculating it could be a nod to Broadway hit Hamilton.

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2022

Chanté Adams makes Broadway debut in a full-circle moment

There are two women who Chanté Adams always thanks before hitting the stage each night on Broadway: her grandmothers, together in a picture frame in her dressing room

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Emotional Cornet upsets Halep; ends Slam quarters hoodoo on 63rd attempt

Alize Cornet's matches are Broadway worthy. Explosive and evocative. A race, a twist. The fall before the flight. The tears and finally the triumph. The Frenchwoman, in her 17th Australian Open, looking to make her first major quarterfinal, led former No. 1 Simona Halep by a set and 3-1, she…

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2022

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ star James Snyder fired from Broadway production after misconduct investigation

NEW YORK — A vanishing spell wasn’t necessary.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2022

James Snyder fired from Harry Potter play on Broadway after conduct complaint

Producers said they received a complaint about the show’s star from Diane Davis, who plays Harry’s wife

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022

Harry Potter star fired from Broadway production after misconduct allegations

An actor playing Harry Potter on Broadway has been fired following a misconduct complaint from a female co-star.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022